News Release
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April 21, 2006
Boise State University Hosts Annual Bicycle Congress
Boise State University invites the community to learn
more about alternative transportation during the annual Bicycle Congress
from May 1-5. The event will feature group rides, safety clinics, and a
conference, “Planning for Bicycles in Regional Transit.”
The Congress is held in conjunction with May in Motion, a Treasure
Valley-wide alternative transportation awareness campaign. The Congress is
receiving support from the Ada County Highway District, ACHD Commuteride,
the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho and Valley Regional
Transit.
This year’s conference will feature four transportation experts from around
the country. The conference is geared toward anyone with vocational,
professional or academic interests in transportation planning or bicycling.
All of the events are free and open to the public. Scheduled events include:
May 1
• Wrench on the Quad: Have your bicycle checked out by a local mechanic
for wear and safety. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise State
Quad.
• Register: Register with the Boise Police Department. 9:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
• Socialize: Meet other riders and enjoy conversation and free
refreshments. 4-5:15 p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
• Group ride to ACHD meeting: Join Boise State philosophy professor
George Knight for a short ride to the Ada County Highway District’s Bicycle
Advisory Committee meeting. Refreshments served at ACHD headquarters.
Participants will receive a free copy of “Idaho Bicycling Street Smarts” and
will be introduced to the ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee. 5:15 p.m.,
leaving from the Boise State Quad.
May 2
• Wrench at the Rec: A trained mechanic will be on hand to help you make
minor adjustments, give technical advice and do preventive maintenance. 11
a.m.-1 p.m., REC.
May 3
• Wrench on the Quad: Have your bicycle checked out by a local
mechanic for wear and safety. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise
State Quad.
• Register: Register with the Boise Police Department. 9:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
• Socialize: Meet other riders and enjoy conversation and free
refreshments. 4-5:15 p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
• Group ride to Downtown/North End: Join Whitney Rearick, the Boise
State University’s facilities planner, for a short ride to visit points of
interest in downtown Boise and the North End. 5:15 p.m., departing from
Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
May 4
• “Planning for Bicycles in Regional Transit.” Gary Barnes of the
University of Minnesota, Mia Birk of Alta Planning + Design, Hillary
Isebrands of Iowa State University and Chanam Lee of Texas A&M University
will present papers during this conference. Free; please RSVP to
bicyclecongress@boisestate.edu. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Student Union
Lookout Room. For abstracts, visit
www.boisestate.edu/bicyclecongress.
• Wrench at the Rec: A trained mechanic will be on hand to help you
make minor adjustments, give technical advice and do preventive maintenance.
11 a.m.-1 p.m., REC.
• Socialize: Meet other riders and enjoy conversation and free
refreshments. 4-4:45 p.m., Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
• Group ride to Fettuccine Forum. Join Dax Mickelson, president of
the Boise State Cycling Club, for a ride to the Fettuccine Forum in the Rose
Room downtown. Depart from Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad. 4:45
p.m., departing from Memorial Plaza on the Boise State Quad.
May 5
• Recreational ride. Join the Boise State Cycling Club for a fun
group ride. Time and venue to be announced. Check
www.boisestate.edu/bicyclecongress for updates.
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Contact: George Knight, Philosophy Department, (208) 426-2797,
gknight@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540,
jhahn@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in
Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190
undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within
eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise
State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and
public service.
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007